Toyota Sienna Problems by Year

We compared every Toyota Sienna model year from 1998–2020 using 8,546 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 50 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2011, 2008 and 2007, which drew far more complaints than other Sienna years at the same age. The best years are 2020, 2019 and 2018.

23model years
8,546complaints
50recalls
2005, 2006worst years
2020, 2019best years

Complaints by model year

’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’202942153631801811052.1k1.1k1.0k36442920717261524718316323376155724538
Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Sienna. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202038−74%2Fuel SystemGood
201945−73%7Fuel SystemGood
201872−63%7TransmissionGood
2017155−26%10TransmissionAverage
201676−63%5BodyGood
2015233typical6BodyAverage
2014163−28%6BodyAverage
2013183−21%6BodyAverage
20122471.2×9AirbagAverage
20116153.1×14AirbagAvoid
2010172−26%8BodyAverage
2009207typical10BodyAverage
20084291.8×9BodyCaution
20073641.6×10BodyCaution
20061,0174.2×11AirbagAvoid
20051,1304.7×12BodyAvoid
20042,0628.9×10BodyAvoid
2003105−52%1Door Lock & LatchGood
2002181−30%1BodyAverage
2001180−36%2BodyAverage
20003631.6×1EngineCaution
1999215typical2EngineAverage
19982941.4×2BrakeCaution

* Complaints compared with the median Sienna year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Toyota Sienna problems

Latest Toyota Sienna recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility › Wheelchair restraints/securement › Latch/anchor

NHTSA recall 25V-876 · Dec 17, 2025 · 86 vehicles

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints.

Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-741 · Oct 17, 2019 · 928,220 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430,…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 19V-553 · Jul 25, 2019 · 303 vehicles

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.

Remedy: Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019.

All 50 Toyota Sienna recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Toyota Sienna should you avoid?

2005, 2006, 2011, 2008, 2007 and 2004 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Sienna years at the same age, led by body & structure problems in the 2005.

What is the best year for the Toyota Sienna?

2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other Sienna years at the same age, followed by 2019 and 2018. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Toyota Sienna problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (2,744), air bags (874) and locks & latches (786). Body complaints peak in the 2004 model year.

How many recalls has the Toyota Sienna had?

50 recalls across 1998–2020. The model year with the most is 2011. See all Toyota Sienna recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.